Many people believe that "homeopathic" means natural and better. Really it just refers to the practice of medicine that embraces a holistic, natural approach to the treatment of the sick. There is no real regulation of products that are called homeopathic.
The FDA has confirmed that homeopathic teething tablets marketed by Hyland's contain elevated amounts of the toxic substance belladonna (deadly nightshade) and is warning consumers not to use them. Symptoms of belladonna toxicity include agitation, difficulty breathing, lethargy, muscle weakness, seizures, skin flushing, and constipation.
We should always remember that homeopathic products do not require approval by the FDA, nor have they been evaluated for safety. Three products containing belladonna were recalled by Rarity Pharmaceuticals this past November.
The manufacturer has not agreed to a recall, says the FDA, but a letter to consumers on the Hyland's website notes that their teething products are no longer being distributed in the U.S.
I would not use such products unless I can be assured of their safety and efficacy.
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm538687.htm
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